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New exhibition offers visceral experience of Indigenous languages
The Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum will be transformed into a mixed media experience to explore Indigenous languages

ICYMI: The week in arts
A crackdown on fake Indigenous art, new festivals for Adelaide and bright lights in Albany.

Philanthropists contribute $1M to rebuild La Mama
An alliance of philanthropic groups have donated to rebuild Carlton's La Mama Theatre, making the project 95% funded.

Kim Gordon among trailblazers to join 2019 MWF line-up
Sonic Youth Co-founder and memoirist Kim Gordon has been added to the Melbourne Writers Festival line-up alongside a list of…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Recipient of Guildhouse Fellowship announced, entries open for $100,000 music prize, $50,000 cash prize for choreography, and more.

National review to determine future of Playwriting Australia
Already operating on a skeleton staff, PWA’s Artistic Director Lachlan Philpott and General Manager Michelle Kotevski have been declared redundant…

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
Museums Victoria's new President, new Engagement Manager for Dancenorth, board changes for Critical Stages Touring and Country Arts WA, and…

ICYMI: A wrap of the week's arts news
Sotheby's sold, a new museum, kids theatre centre stage for 2020, festivals unveiling their programs, and a significant diversity survey…

Festival and film culture get SA budget boost as other arts orgs tighten belts
Adelaide Festival has received an additional $1.25 million in annual funding over the next three years, with another $6 million…

$628,000 for 50 projects funded by Regional Arts Fund Community Grants
50 projects across five states have received support through the Regional Arts Fund, including 10 First Nations projects.